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An Irish welcome. Quiet Country Cottage close to Dublin Airport & City

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Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, books, music library

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 574 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ashbourne, Meath
  • Place, Emerald Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Croke Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Malahide Castle
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

Ashbourne

Located in Ashbourne, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Swords Castle and Emerald Park. .This family-friendly cottage is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Croke Park and 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Trinity College.
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What's nearby

  • Emerald Park - 14 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Croke Park - 20 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Trinity College - 22 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Guinness Storehouse - 23 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Malahide Castle - 25 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Black Bull M3 Parkway Station - 15 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fifty Fifty - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - Ashbourne - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Donkey Shed Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Macari's Fish & Chips - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sweeneys Kilbride - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

An Irish welcome. Quiet Country Cottage close to Dublin Airport & City

This cosy, stone cottage has an outdoor seating area and can sleep upto 5 people. It is located on the grounds of a beautiful private home in a country setting, within 20 mins of the Airport, c.30 mins Dublin, 10 mins Emerald Theme Park and c.20 mins Slane Castle and Brewery. While taxis and bus are available in Ashbourne ( 7 mins drive ), hiring your own car is best.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Please leave all plastic bottles in a separate bag as we recycle them
Separate recycled items ( cardboard and clean plastics ) from the rubbish The bins are to the rear of the cottage
Leave the key on the table.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

An Irish welcome. Quiet Country Cottage close to Dublin Airport & City Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra L.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleisha L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful little cottage!

We had an amazing stay in this gorgeous contribute cottage! It was a perfect size for our family of 5 and had all the amenities we needed. The cottage is in the backyard of the owners property. They have a stunning home and land and the cottage was very peaceful. The owners, John and Richelle, were very friendly and helped us with any needs. We had a problem with the hot water system and they fixed it immediately so we weren’t impacted. The family dogs were also very friendly and made us feel like we were at home. We would definitely stay here again. My only criticism is there maybe needs to be more info about how to use washing machine etc… us Aussies didn’t know how to use one of the combo washer dryers they have in the UK so we struggled to get it to work. I’m sure we could have asked for help, but a manual or instructions would have been simpler.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve M., Mequon, Wisconsin USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Quiet Setting.

We had a great time at Ryan’s cottage. It is beautifully situated on a country estate. The cottage had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The town of Ashbourne is lovely and Dublin was only a 30 minute bus ride away. The Ryan’s went out of there way to makes us feel at home. Would highly recommend this cottage for anyone looking to visit Ireland
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend

My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Beautiful property! John and Rochelle were wonderful hosts. The location was perfect for us. Close to downtown Dublin and the airport. We loved exploring the city during the day and then coming home to the cozy cottage at the end of the day. We would highly recommend this property for your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent experience

This is a fantastic property and the owners were also fantastic. Such a beautiful location just outside of Dublin. Believes we're changing and it couldn't have been better
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Country Cottage

We had a comfortable and relaxing stay at the Quiet Country Cottage. The location was ideal for two days in Meath and two days in Dublin City. We had wonderful weather all four days and sat out on the back patio to enjoy the late afternoon sunshine and the peaceful yard one of the days.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cottage

Great place to stay outside of dublins hectic pace. Very cozy and accomodating
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monty J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Country Cottage

The accommodation was located in a perfect spot for our day trips for our stay. Our hosts were fantastic. Finding parking is a bit of a challenge and the tips on a place to park to catch transit into Dublin was invaluable. Thank you again so much for the welcome basket, it was very much appreciated….
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely accommodation in amazing surroundings

We as a family stayed at this charming accommodation for a 3 night stay. The hosts Rochelle and John are lovely people and can not do enough for you. They left some very yummy items for us, which was a lovely surprise. They have two dogs (Bear and Millie) who are so friendly and cute. The accommodation is well equipped with everything you could possible need from toaster, air fryer to hairdryer etc. The bedrooms are a great size but please be careful if you are 6 foot plus as they have a sloped ceiling. Even though the accommodation is right next door to the hosts own home they give you total privacy The location is in a very quiet location just outside of Ashbourne and is only a 20 minute car journey from Dublin airport. There is a bus service from Ashbourne town centre that will take you in to Dublin City Centre as well as the surrounding areas. If you have your own transport you can also drive to the Red Cow Luas station where there are plenty of transport links. Overall our stay was charming and relaxing. We will 100% book this accommodation again if returning to Dublin for a break. Thank you to both Rochelle and John for the warm and friendly welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

The owners went above and beyond with this place to make us feel welcome. It was very clean and comfortable, the owners were really friendly, and the little extras provided made our stay extra special, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything was great , easy to drive into Dublin

Very nice and picturesque
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cottage in quiet location

This is a beautiful converted carriage house on the back of the owner's property. Its a little tricky to find it, but its worth the effort to get here. It is definitely quiet and serene, as advertised. The place is well appointed and was immaculately clean. That said, the furnishings are a bit oversized for a very cozy space, meaning it can be hard to move around, especially if you bring significant luggage or groceries. The family's dogs were often out in the yard, and my kids had a lot of fun petting and playing with them. If you are a dog person consider it a bonus! There is laundry on site, but you have to take it outside and around the house. The little back patio is quite lovely, though we didn't have occasion to enjoy it during our stay. John was a responsive host, but a bit more documentation and direction either available through the VRBO app or in a folder on the property would have made it easier to get settled on arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hawley F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stat

We had a lovely stay at this sweet house. The hosts were incredible-warm and inviting! The location was lovely-very peaceful but close to Dublin, the airport, and the ocean. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great flat!

We enjoyed our stay. The owners were very pleasant and we enjoyed our chats. We stayed here as a base for exploring a bit of Ireland. We were able to quickly get to Dublin and also explored Kilkinney and Wexham. The town of Ashbourne is very close and has great restaurants. Overall, a great place to stay and explore Ireland.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property and quiet location

We enjoyed the property mainly for location and space. It was a great base camp for exploring the country. Easy to get to airport and downtown Dublin. Plenty of space for a family of 4. Hosts were great. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay

This was the perfect location for a three day stay near Dublin. We loved everything about it. The hosts made us feel very welcome. The apartment is perfect and comes with every amenity you could ever need. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Irish Cottage

Amazing cottage and hosts! Great location for day trips. Coming back to the quiet of the cottage after a day of sightseeing was lovely. Plenty of room for 3 of us and amenities for the week. Unexpected extras were scones, bread, chocolate and wine waiting for us upon arrival. As well as some fridge items to start us off. Very kind and appreciated after a long flight. Our stay was everything we hoped for and more!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Orla M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas

We stayed for a few days over christmas- we loved the property
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Quinn C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent host

Hosts were very welcoming and the cottage was wonderful. Transportation to and from isn’t easy without a car or taxi but even so we loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arlene E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home!!

Found this a perfect 3 night home. Location just outside Dublin airport was very convenient as we flew home from here. Nicely decorated, plenty of extra bedding & towels, small but comfortable. Host were very friendly & offered insight into local things to visit. Will defiantly recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C., Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

The property was amazing. Both the carriage house we stayed in and also the main house. Large yard. Two of the sweetest dogs. John and his wife were very welcoming to us when we arrived and let us know that if there was anything we needed to let them know. John got me a taxi cab to the Dublin train station at 6 AM. They were never intrusive. Overall, wonderful people and wonderful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice.

Nice and quit. Very clean. Great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the cottage was a dream come true. The cottage itself was beautiful inside and out. Every amenity you can think of at your disposal. Comfortable, cozy bedrooms. Kids had a lovely garden to play and play. The owners were exceptionally helpful and friendly. We would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely love this cottage!!

Perfectly positioned close to Dublin and attractions, but in the beautiful countryside. It was just spacious enough for our family of 2 adults and 3 teenagers. We were greeted with treats on the kitchen table and a few necessities in the fridge. John and Rachelle were the most gracious hosts and suggested wonderful sights for our 3 day stay. We were so exhausted from our daily outings that we didn't get a chance to enjoy the beautiful outdoor area, but it was available! Will absolutely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Irland-Kurztrip mit 5 Mädels

Wir wurden sehr herzlich begrüßt. Die gastgeber hatten uns sogar Wein und Snacks bereit gestellt. Alles funktionierte einwandfrei. Bei Rückfragen standen die Gastgeber jederzeit zur Verfügung. Die Unterkunft ist sehr gemütlich und sauber. Wir würden jederzeit wieder hinfahren. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025